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By Barry Bateman South African celebrities donned overalls to help build homes for the poor in Hammanskraal.

The old theatrical saw, "Always leave them wanting more," is stretched to its breaking point with the Black Rep's season-closing production of Mbongeni Ngema's South African musical, Sarafina .

“We're not after world domination”

Former BBC Films topper David Thompson is launching film and TV shingle Origin Pictures. via Variety

“We will see what will happen in March”

The case involving television actor, presenter and choreographer, Somizi Mhlongo was postponed in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. via News24.com

Biffes could certainly have had a larger representation of contemporary black South African directors Watching the Country Focus South Africa section of the Bangalore International Film Festival 2008, one ... via The Hindu

“We have started researching and script developing. Last year we completely stopped working on the musical because we were doing a lot of fund-raising and marketing”

Entertainment Reporter THE production of the first ever-regional musical - Mzilikazi - that involves Zimbabwe will continue this year on a low key as directors start research and script development, co-director ... via The Herald

“I shall miss my fellow actors, colleagues and the many people I have met in my day- to-day existence, who want to discuss where the stories are going.”

Internationally acclaimed actress Leleti Khumalo has been axed from local soapie Generations. via Sunday Times

“He likes Rafiki, but he loves Scar”

As Rafiki in Disney's 'The Lion King,' Gugwana Dlamini opens the megamusical with the African chant of 'Circle of Life,' heralding a mass assembly of spectacular animal characters who move through the audience. via The Honolulu Advertiser